Resilio Sync vs m3u playlist player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Resilio Sync
Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.
- Private cloud creation
- Secure direct file transfers
- Unlimited storage and speed
- Automatic camera backup
- Cross-platform device support
- Selective file syncing
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Sync is the best way to transfer files between your Mac, PC, NAS, and even server. Create your own private cloud. Connect devices and sync files securely without sending them on third-party servers. We don’t limit your speed or storage space: our technology works especially well with huge files. No storage limits • Sync as much data as you have on your hard drives. Automatic camera backup • Sync will back up photos and videos as soon as you take them. • You can then delete photos from your phone and save space. Direct transfers, no cloud • Your information is never stored on servers in the cloud, so nobody can access it without your permission. • Transfer files directly and fast using peer-to-peer technology (p2p). Any device and platform • Access folders and upload files to your tablet, PC, Mac, NAS, and even server. Supports all file types • Add photos, videos, music, docs, and PDFs from other apps to any of your synced folders. Save space • Selective Sync lets you save only the files you need. To get the best performance and to avoid running up your data charges while syncing folders, we recommend leaving the "Use Cellular Data" setting off. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: (https://www.resilio.com/legal/terms-of-use), Privacy Policy (https://www.resilio.com/legal/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.resilio.com/legal/eula-sync).
m3u playlist player
Play your personal audio/video media or stream from various network sources. Supports internet service providers, local networks, and home media servers.
- Play personal audio/video media
- Stream from internet service providers
- Stream from HTTP servers
- Stream from local network
- Stream from home media servers
- Stream from NAS
- Stream from network tuners
- Stream from security cameras
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M3U Playlist Player is a basic media player that gives you the ability to play your personal audio/video media or stream from internet service provider, HTTP server, local network, home media server, NAS, network tuner, security/monitor camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Resilio Sync at 78% against m3u playlist player's 0%. Resilio Sync also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (844 vs 4). m3u playlist player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Resilio Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resilio Sync has 844 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Resilio Sync's written reviews are positive against 0% of m3u playlist player's.
Resilio Sync ships an update every 3 months, m3u playlist player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Resilio Sync | m3u playlist player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (844 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 844 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resilio Inc. | Darshan Vithani |
Customer experience
Resilio Sync
m3u playlist player
Bugs and requests
Resilio Sync
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
- Camera roll backup not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved iOS integration with Files app
- Background sync for camera roll backup
- Built-in media player and gallery view
- Ability to select and move multiple files at once
m3u playlist player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Resilio Sync
No in-app purchases
m3u playlist player
No in-app purchases
